Education

Third Summer Institute on Alcohol,Drugs and Addiction

Graduate School of Social Sciences at the University of AmsterdamJuly 12- 24, 2009.

The Summer Institute offers students of various disciplines and professions a great opportunity to advance their knowledge in the field of addiction studies in an international environment.

The Institute is an intensive two-week summer programme that seeks to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the study of addiction and to promote opportunities for international networking among participants.

We expect a class of approximately 15-20 students. The Institute's classes are intensive small group seminars with discussions, excursions, faculty

Postgraduate Certificate in the Provision of Health Care to People Experiencing Homelessness

This innovative and unique programme is now in its second year.

The Provision of Health Care to People Experiencing Homelessness Programme offers professional development courses which address provision of healthcare by taking a collaborative approach which allows students to learn from one another and gain an understanding of the challenges that workers in other occupations face.

The aim is ultimately to greatly improve the quality of help that homeless people receive.

Courses aim to provide information both for professionals who are relatively new to the field of healthcare for people experiencing healthcare, or who have been working with homeless people for some time and wish to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Please observe that applications for 2008/9 entry close 22 August 2008.

Foundations in Working with Dual Diagnosis and Assessment and Treatment in Dual Diagnosis

Online CPD modules, 24 weeks, commencing October 2008

Due to demand Middlesex University now offer the opportunity to gain either an Advanced Diploma or PGCert in Dual Diagnosis via distance learning.

The course is divided in two modules:

Foundations in Working with Dual DiagnosisThe purpose of this module is to introduce students to the key issues in Dual Diagnosis while also reviewing and updating knowledge on Mental Health and Substance Misuse.

Assessment and Treatment in Dual DiagnosisThis couse will build on the previous module by equipping students with knowledge concerning the role of engagement, screening and assessment and deepen the students’ knowledge and understanding of effective evidence based interventions used in treatment.